UIO
Quito
Ecuador
243 km
151 miles
XMS
Macas
Ecuador
Distance
243 km
151 mi / 131 nm
Est. Flight Time
1h
Regional route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
174°
south

Airport Comparison

UIO XMS
Airport Name Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre Coronel E Carvajal Airport
IATA Code UIO XMS
ICAO Code SEQM SEMC
City Quito Macas
Country Ecuador Ecuador
Timezone America/Guayaquil America/Guayaquil
Elevation 9,200 ft 3,452 ft
Coordinates -0.130000, -78.360000 -2.300000, -78.120000

Quito (UIO) to Macas (XMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador to Coronel E Carvajal Airport (XMS) in Macas, Ecuador is 243 kilometers (151 miles / 131 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 1h, flying south at a heading of 174°.

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

This is a domestic route within Ecuador. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 17:32 in Quito, it's 17:32 in Macas.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,748 feet between the two airports. Coronel E Carvajal Airport sits lower than Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Macas (XMS) to Quito (UIO) follows a heading of 354° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) and Coronel E Carvajal Airport (XMS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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